ペダル
ぺだる
noun
pedal
1.
pedal; a lever operated by the foot
A foot-operated control found on bicycles, cars, pianos, and other equipment.
ペダルを踏む。
To press the pedal.
自転車のペダルが重くなってきた。
The bicycle pedals have gotten stiff.
アクセルペダルとブレーキペダルを間違えて事故を起こした。
They caused an accident by confusing the accelerator pedal with the brake pedal.
From English "pedal." Used for any foot-operated lever, including bicycle pedals, car pedals (accelerator, brake, clutch), and piano pedals. The most common context is bicycles.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ペダルを踏む: to step on / press a pedal
- ペダルを漕ぐ: to pedal (a bicycle)
- アクセルペダル: accelerator pedal; gas pedal
- ブレーキペダル: brake pedal
- ペダルの踏み間違い: pedal misapplication (pressing wrong pedal)
USAGE:
The compound ペダルの踏み間違い (pedal misapplication) is a frequently reported cause of traffic accidents in Japan, particularly involving elderly drivers. It appears regularly in news coverage.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- アクセル: accelerator — specifically the gas pedal or throttle
- ブレーキ: brake — specifically the brake mechanism or pedal